2) The stars making cameos

We also have romantic interest Jonathan Bennett (aka Aaron Samuels) in the Mean Girls sequence.

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Another love interest cameo is in Bring It On’s tooth-brushing scene – with Grande’s former Victorious co-star Matt Bennett.

And the video also featured Jennifer Coolidge (aka Paulette Bonafonté) from Legally Blonde and that iconic bend and snap move.

3) The exes

Thank U, Next has been described as an ode to all boyfriends past as it came into creation after Grande and Pete Davidson ended their engagement (read to the end if you’re curious about who dumped whom).

Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption The former couple, who once performed together, broke up before Miller’s death

4) The opening sequence

It features Mean Girls’ “army pants and flip flops” girl (aka Bethany Byrd) and the singer Troye Sivan – but what is the opening sequence actually about?

Image copyrightAFPImage caption Bethany Byrd is played by Stephanie Drummond Image copyrightYouTube/ArianaGrandeImage caption Singer and actor Troye Sivan featured Grande in his own song earlier this year

The general consensus on the net is that Grande is poking fun at the public’s curiosity about her personal life by recreating the gossip sequence about ultimate mean girl Regina George.

Why does every gossip portal say that #ThankUNext is about @ArianaGrande ex? After all, she sing about how to appreciate herself and how much love we can give to ourselves, we do not need anyone to be valuable! Listen to the songs to the end for some conclusions..